Valentine's Day Cocktails

Pour Her A Drink She'll Love On Valentine's Day

It goes without saying that you’re hoping orgasms are on the menu tonight.

Valentine's Day means pulling out all the stops, and there's no better way to get date night on the right track than with the perfect mixed drink. These five simple cocktails don’t call for weird ingredients, special gear or 18 different bottles of booze, but they taste so good you’ll get full credit as a master mixologist.

Spritz

This cocktail’s red “sunset” shading and heavy dose of sparkling wine make it a natural candidate for a romantic drink on Valentine’s Day. While many love this cocktail, the aperitif makes it slightly bitter; if you find it too much, just add a little orange juice or choose a sweeter aperitif like Aperol.

Muddle one orange slice in the glass, then pour in the aperitif. Add lots of ice, then gently pour the soda water and fill the glass to the top with sparkling wine. Adding ice before the wine gives the cocktail a pretty color gradation while you serve it, but stir the cocktail before drinking to cut the bitterness.

Calimocho

The calimocho is one of those drinks that sounds gross but tastes amazing. This Spanish staple is equal parts red wine and cola, and it has a warm, rich, almost cherry-like flavor that won’t break the bank.

3.5 oz red wine3.5 oz cola

Pour red wine and cola over ice and serve in a tall glass. For garnish, add a sliver of orange zest or a slice of orange.

Bellini

This sweet drink has long been a brunch party staple — you know why? Women love it. Score huge bonus points with this easy one-step punch.

2 oz peach juice 4 oz prosecco or sparkling wine

In a wine glass or martini glass, mix the two ingredients. That’s it.

Brown Derby

An old-school classic, this one dates from the days when people were serious about cocktail culture. Real maple syrup is a must.

2 oz. spiced rum1 lime1 1/2 tsp maple syrup

Juice the lime, take a bit of zest and shake with ice, maple syrup and rum. Strain the liquid into a martini glass and serve without garnish.

Orgasm

It goes without saying that you’re hoping orgasms are on the menu on Valentine's Day — for both of you. Well, this delicious, dessert-like cocktail is bound to get you that much closer to the real deal.

2 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream1 oz Amaretto1 oz Kahlúa

Blend Bailey’s Amaretto and Kahlúa in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well, then pour into glass. Top with a little whipped cream and a cherry for maximum effect.